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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 24,715.78, 37,068.54 and 9,122.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 24,715.78, 37,068.54 and 9,122.74 is: 13,682.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    24,715.78 : 37,068.54 = 9,122.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    24,715.78/37,068.54 = 9,122.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    24,715.78x = 37,068.54 × 9,122.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    24,715.78x = 338,166,652.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 338,166,652.60/24,715.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,682.22

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